wild
/ˈwaɪ̯ld/ adjective A2- Especially, being of the wild type: being of an unbroken ancestral line of undomesticated animals, as opposed to being feral, being an undomesticated animal whose ancestors were domesticated. · Near-synonym: indigenous· Przewalski's horses are the only remaining wild horses, although there are many feral horses throughout the world.
- Being in the wild, by any pathway (whether by being of the wild type, by being feral since birth, or by being feral after escape from domesticated life).
- From or relating to wild creatures. · wild honey
- Unrestrained or uninhibited. · I was filled with wild rage when I discovered the infidelity, and punched a hole in the wall.
- Raucous, unruly, or licentious. · The fraternity was infamous for its wild parties, which frequently resulted in police involvement.
- Of unregulated and varying frequency.
- Visibly and overtly anxious; frantic. · Her mother was wild with fear when she didn't return home after the party.
- Furious; very angry.
Comparative wilder · Superlative wildest
Phrasal verbs and expressions
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Not like the wild young men now-a-days, who think of nothing but themselves.
“He is now gone into the army,” she added; “but I am afraid he has turned out very wild.”
But now and then there came a deep growl from some wild animal hidden among the trees.
“You will be very welcome,” answered Dorothy, “for you will help to keep away the other wild beasts.
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